Orthopedic Surgery Locums Tenens | New Mexico
Updated 2/11/26
New Mexico, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: New Mexico
- Job settings: Inpatient, Outpatient
- Coverage Required: 3/1/2026 - Ongoing
- Schedule: On-site clinical hours and call if needed
- Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days
- License: An active New Mexico state license or IMLC membership is required
- EMR: Medhost
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other details: The facility which is stroke-certified and trauma level 3 is looking for a provider to cover on-site clinical hours and beeper call if needed. There are an average of 3 patients per shift and 3 beds in the department. The full-time orthopedic provider will work a 7 on, 7 off schedule, with 3 days dedicated to clinic and 2 OR days based on procedural volume. Call coverage will be required every other week, shared with another locum provider for both call and clinic responsibilities. The clinic will have full support staff, and anesthesia will be available for procedures. The provider will see 20-25 patients per day in the clinic, with minimal call-back during call shifts, as most cases will be admitted to hospitalists and covered the following day.
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: 44388
Job Responsibilities
* Manage 3 days of clinic and 2 OR days per week based on procedural volume
* Provide call coverage every other week, sharing responsibility with another locum provider
* See 20-25 patients per day in the clinic
* Handle minimal call-back during call shifts, with most cases admitted to hospitalists
* Collaborate with clinic staff and anesthesia for patient care
Qualifications
* Active medical license in the applicable state
* Experience in orthopedic surgery and outpatient care
* Ability to manage both clinic and surgical responsibilities
* Comfortable with call coverage duties
Working Hours
* 3 clinic days and 2 OR days per week, based on procedural volume
* Call coverage every other week
Skills
* Ability to manage a busy clinic with 20-25 patients per day
* Excellent communication and collaboration with staff
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Comfortable handling minimal call-back responsibilities
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